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tl1000r ???
« on: August 18, 2011, 10:30:04 PM »
Has anybody had any experience with these bikes ? thinking of changing me trusty triumph for one  :scratch, I love the looks ( in the blue and white) and the sound is stunning. as wondering about comfort and reliability, as there is not that many on the market. ant info would be helpfull, cheers all. :cheers

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Re: tl1000r ???
« Reply #1 on: August 18, 2011, 11:48:27 PM »
I know someone who had the tl100s - not sure how that compares with the r version - it probably has the same V twin engine which was brilliant he reckons, but the handling used to "frighten the sh*t " out of him . It was a bit of a beast to control apparently but I think he upgradde the back end suspension which sorted alot of the handling issues. If I remember he reckons his rusted a bit as well - not sure if that applies to the r though.
But you are right mate they look nice and the sound is brilliant but to be honest I prefer the looks of your Daytona   :thumb_up

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Re: tl1000r ???
« Reply #2 on: August 19, 2011, 06:34:42 PM »
Got any pics of the stead dude  :tup2

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Re: tl1000r ???
« Reply #3 on: August 20, 2011, 03:38:22 PM »
something like this...mmmmmm

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Re: tl1000r ???
« Reply #4 on: August 20, 2011, 03:39:38 PM »
i can never get the hang of putin bloody pics on here..... :taz

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« Reply #5 on: August 20, 2011, 04:16:52 PM »
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i can never get the hang of putin bloody pics on here..... :taz
    well they keep telling me it's a pice of piss  :scratch :popcorn

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Re: tl1000r ???
« Reply #6 on: August 20, 2011, 08:23:01 PM »
I've owned a TL1000R along with other twins, they do feel a little bulky But for me it's far better than the SP1, RSV Mille. Also when you pull up into the car park the chances are you wont see another one, they bark not purr if that makes sence, hold there value ( if anything they have been going up in value )

Only down side is a week gearbox.
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